Brake Controller and Install Recommendation for 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

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i have a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L without the tow package. I want to get a brake controller to tow a Forest River R Pod 180 travel trailer. Working with your customer support team which is great it was suggested I get the 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - 118712, the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires - ETBC7, the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - TK93VR, and the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional - TK90160. The questions I have are: -Is there a connecter under the dash in a 2017 Pacifica Touring L without a tow package to plug the adapter into? -If not, is there a another way to install a electronic brake control? Different parts if needed. The support person and I couldnt find the answer to this so I figured I would ask the experts. Thanks

asked by: Rick T

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Expert Reply:

Not all vehicles come with brake controller wiring under the dash. That said your 2017 Chrysler Pacifica SHOULD have a 7-way trailer wiring harness at the rear of it and should have brake controller wiring under the dash. If there is the rear 7-way all you need is the # TK93VR and the Brake Controller IQ part # TK90160.

If you have no wiring you'll need to go the hardwire option you also mentioned. The 4-way part # 118712, the adapter and install kit # ETBC7, and then finally the brake controller # TK90160.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and it states that for this vehicle without the factory tow package it can pull a trailer that weighs up to 1,500 pounds. For models with the factory tow…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 6

Sure thing, I will go ahead and list out what you need for your 2023 Kia Sportage to add a 7-way for a brake controller so you can tow with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C94WR: - T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector…

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Answer 7

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If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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Answer 10

Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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Answer 11

I do have a solution for your 2024 Kia Telluride that has the LED taillights that does allow it to have both a 4-way and 7-way plus install a brake controller but it is not with the #TK74CR which does not work for you based on the LED taillights.…

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Answer 12

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